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23/11/2022

“…Those who seek us out are called here. Arriving as guests, you become our partners in this transformative moment, and make a meaningful contribution towards preserving what is priceless…Our future requires us to protect our heritage, and to forge fresh pathways for forthcoming generations.” – Bhutan Believe.

Will Smith, an American actor, comedian, producer, rapper, and songwriter is in Bhutan on a documentary project. ‘Men in Black, ‘King Richard’, ‘Ali’, ‘Independence Day’ and ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’ are some of his iconic movies.

Department of Tourism, Bhutan welcomed Will Smith, our special guest with a gift titled – 'Happiness in a box,' which coincidentally connects with his movie – 'The Pursuit of Happyness.'

18/11/2022

𝗕𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱-𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯

𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘓𝘦𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘉𝘩𝘶𝘵𝘢𝘯 2𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥'𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘱 50 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴

Travel Lemming, a US-based online travel guide read by more than 6 million travellers, on 15 November announced its list of the top 50 destinations in the world for 2023.

Bhutan was named the best place to travel in Asia next year, and the number 2 destination overall in the world.

The annual list of 50 best places to travel highlights emerging destinations and hidden gems around the world.

Carissa Nimah, Chief Marketing Officer of The Department of Tourism, Bhutan commented: “Bhutan has long practiced a policy of ‘high value, low volume’ tourism to protect and preserve its peace, its sacred places and its wilderness. Bhutan is already an incredibly alluring destination ... yet there are still so many more layers to be revealed and shared.”

Nimah continued: “We invite all travelers to visit Bhutan to experience the inspiration, mystique, spirituality, adventure and energy of Bhutanese culture. It’s an honour for us to be included in the list of the best places to travel for 2023. Welcome to Bhutan.”
In explaining why Bhutan was selected, the article says Bhutan “Is a special place with breath-taking scenery and the freshest air you will ever inhale.”

The annual list is a collaborative project of the publication’s team of more than 25 travel writers and editors.
The top 10 destinations on the list are:
• 1 - Lafayette, Louisiana
• 2 - Bhutan
• 3 - Utila, Honduras
• 4 - Ile Sainte Marie, Madagascar
• 5 - Kosovo
• 6 - Salento, Colombia
• 7 - Vanuatu
• 8 - Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia
• 9 - Uzbekistan
• 10 - Detroit, Michigan

By region, the full list of 50 destinations includes 7 destinations in Europe, 5 in Asia, 4 in South America, 4 in Oceania, 4 in Africa, 6 in North America (besides the US), and 20 in the United States.

Nate Hake, CEO of Travel Lemming, commented: “2023 is shaping up to be the year of ‘revenge travel,’ as travelers venture farther and go bigger with their trips. Our unique list of 50 hidden gems is the perfect source of inspiration for that once-in-a-lifetime trip to somewhere unique.”

Travel Lemming is an online travel guide with more than 6 million annual readers. It is known for its focus on encouraging travelers to go “off the lemming path.”

https://travellemming.com/best-places-to-travel-2023/

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/travel-lemming-names-bhutan-worlds-2nd-best-/?published=t&trackingId=R%2BTEsRnT6YXurtf2vdl1aQ%3D%3D

Travel Lemming
Department of Tourism, Bhutan

10/11/2021

11.11.21: The wellspring of a Nation’s strength and courage, the exemplar of fearlessness and noblest purpose ~ His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, is our inspiration and our hero.

On this day, we give thanks to our guardian deities, whose protection for Bhutan manifested in Drukgyal Zhipa, our King of Destiny. We pray for His Majesty’s eternal well-being.

Portrait of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, by Chand Bhattarai.

14/10/2021

Happy Dashain festival

30/08/2021

15/08/2021

Happy independent day

07/08/2021

Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) is happy to inform that TCB will accept applications for inbound tourists, who are agreeable to stay in the facility quarantine for 21 days with the following conditions.
Interested inbound tourist to apply through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator.
Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) per person per night will be levied for the 21 days quarantine period.
Bear charges for 21 days facility quarantine (room & food).
Entry will be facilitated only for those coming via air.
Minimum Daily Package Rate (MDPR) will be applicable for the entire tour duration after the mandatory quarantine.
Bear the cost for all tests as per the COVID-19 requirement.
Strictly follow COVID-19 protocol and TCB guidelines.
Need to have insurance coverage.
Produce a COVID-19 negative certificate issued by a laboratory certified to carry out RT-PCR test, not earlier than 72 hours before embarking or the initiation of a journey from the country of origin.
In addition, it is encouraged to have both the doses of COVID-19 vaccine and also to check for other travel requirements if transiting through another country.
This press release is valid until further revision.

WEAR MASK, MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCE, WASH HANDS REGULARLY, USE DRUK TRACE & AVOID CROWDS.

STAY SAFE BE HAPPY – HAPPINESS IS A PLACE

Source :
Tourism Council of Bhutan
Thimphu: Bhutan

05/08/2021

Bhutan to receive its first tourist next week after more than a year

After more than a year, Bhutan will receive its first tourist next week. She is an American who visited the country in 2019 as well. According to the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB), there are many like her who have expressed their interest to visit Bhutan. However, they are yet to register with the council. As per a recent notification from the TCB, all incoming tourists will have to apply through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator. They will have to undergo the 21-day mandatory facility quarantine and also pay the daily sustainable development fee of USD 65 for the period. Moreover, they will be required to bear the charges for quarantine and COVID tests.
http://www.bbs.bt/news/?p=155089